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  • The Detective's Trap (1913)
  • Short | 11 min | Crime, Drama, Short
The Detective's Trap (1913)
Short | 11 min | Crime, Drama, Short
Steele and Blunt, wanted by the police for a big jewel robbery, are arrested in a city railroad station. Before his apprehension, Blunt has just time to check a small black grip, containing the jewels, and hides the check under the molding...See moreSteele and Blunt, wanted by the police for a big jewel robbery, are arrested in a city railroad station. Before his apprehension, Blunt has just time to check a small black grip, containing the jewels, and hides the check under the molding of the counter with a piece of chewing gum. The grip remains in the check room unclaimed and is ultimately auctioned off at a sale of uncalled-for baggage. It is bought by Harry Graham, who opens it in the seclusion of his room and is amazed at the contents. His gift of a necklace to his sweetheart, Helen Grey, leads to big arrest, as Helen's mother recognizes the jewels, which have been stolen from her. Feeling confident that Harry is guilty, the authorities release Steele and Blunt. The thieves recover the hidden check and trace the grip to the auction room, where the purchaser's name and address is given them. Helen secures the aid of detective Brinton to prove Harry's innocence. Brinton lays a trap for the thieves, into which they are carried. Their guilt is clearly established and Harry is exonerated. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Hal Clements
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Updated Jun 23, 1913
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Jun 23, 1913 (United States)

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4 cast members
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James Vincent's primary photo
James Vincent
Harry Graham Harry Graham   See fewer
Such Is Life (1931)
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Irene Boyle
Helen Grey Helen Grey   See fewer
The Dead Line (1920)
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Charlotte Courtot
Mrs. Grey - Helen's Mother (as Mrs. Courtot) Mrs. Grey - Helen's Mother (as Mrs. Courtot)   See fewer
John Burns of Gettysburg (1913)
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James B. Ross
Brinton - the Detective Brinton - the Detective   See fewer
The Swamp Fox (1914)
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